Kansas Labette County Public Libraries

By | December 30, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Labette County, Kansas. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in Kansas Labette County.

1. Library System ALTAMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 407 Huston AVE., Altamont, KS 67330
Phone Number: (620) 784-5530 Labette 9,978 4,160

2. Central Library ALTAMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 407 Huston AVE., Altamont, KS 67330
Phone Number: (316) 784-5530 Labette N/A N/A

3. Central Library CHETOPA CITY LIBRARY
Street Address: 312 Maple, P.O. Box 206, Chetopa, KS 67336
Phone Number: (316) 236-7194 Labette N/A N/A

4. Library System CHETOPA CITY LIBRARY
Street Address: 312 Maple, Chetopa, KS 67336
Phone Number: (620) 236-7194 Labette 15,100 7,800

5. Library System EDNA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 105 N. Delaware, Edna, KS 67342
Phone Number: (620) 922-3470 Labette 3,548 1,092

6. Central Library EDNA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 105 N. Delaware, Edna, KS 67342
Phone Number: (316) 922-3470 Labette N/A N/A

7. Library System MOUND VALLEY LIBRARY
Street Address: 411 Hickory, Mound Valley, KS 67354
Phone Number: (620) 328-3411 Labette 706 1,300

8. Central Library MOUND VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 411 Hickory, Mound Valley, KS 67354
Phone Number: (316) 328-3341 Labette N/A N/A

9. Library System OSWEGO PUBLIC
704 Fourth Street, Oswego, KS 67356
Phone Number: (620) 795-4921 Labette 19,108 11,700

10. Central Library OSWEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 704 4th ST., Oswego, KS 67356
Phone Number: (316) 795-4921 Labette N/A N/A

11. Central Library PARSONS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 311 S. 17th ST., Parsons, KS 67357
Phone Number: (316) 421-5920 Labette N/A N/A

12. Library System PARSONS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 311 S. 17th, Parsons, KS 67357
Phone Number: (620) 421-5920 Labette 141,567 139,360

Overview of Labette County, Kansas

Labette County (standard abbreviation: LB) is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of 2000, the population is 22,835. Its county seat is Oswego, Kansas.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,692 km² (653 mi²). 1,680 km² (649 mi²) of it is land and 12 km² (4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.69% water.

Adjacent counties

  • Neosho County, Kansas (north)
  • Crawford County, Kansas (northeast)
  • Cherokee County, Kansas (east)
  • Craig County, Oklahoma (south)
  • Nowata County, Oklahoma (southwest)
  • Montgomery County, Kansas (west)

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 22,835 people, 9,194 households, and 6,114 families residing in the county. The population density is 14/km² (35/mi²). There are 10,306 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (16/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 89.28% White, 4.66% Black or African American, 1.95% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races, and 2.58% from two or more races. 3.07% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 9,194 households out of which 31.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.10% are married couples living together, 10.20% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.50% are non-families. 29.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size is 2.95.

In the county the population is spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 8.70% from 18 to 24, 25.80% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 17.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 95.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $30,875, and the median income for a family is $37,519. Males have a median income of $29,043 versus $21,706 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,525. 12.70% of the population and 8.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.70% of those under the age of 18 and 11.90% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

According to countryaah, Labette County, Kansas has the following cities and towns:

  • Altamont
  • Bartlett
  • Chetopa
  • Edna
  • Labette
  • Mound Valley
  • Oswego
  • Parsons

Map of Labette County Kansas